Asked by Brynn Lauman on Apr 28, 2024
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What does a codon store?
A) The information for DNA
B) The information for a nucleic acid
C) The information for an amino acid
D) The information for a 3-base-pair sequence
Codon
A sequence of three nucleotides in messenger RNA that specifies the addition of a particular amino acid in the synthesis of proteins.
Amino Acid
Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.
- Recognize the nucleotide codon sequences and their corresponding amino acids.
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Kristen BurletteApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule, specifying a particular amino acid to be incorporated into a protein.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the nucleotide codon sequences and their corresponding amino acids.